THE REPUBLIC of Ireland has recorded zero new coronavirus deaths for the third time since the pandemic hit Irish shores.
Yesterday evening, new data revealed that the Republic of Ireland had reported no new coronavirus-related deaths in a 24-hour period, and that just six new cases have been confirmed.
The figure is the lowest daily record since mid-March, early on in the pandemic.
The HSE is working rapidly to identify any contacts the six new patients may have had, in order to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
There are now 25,379 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, and 1,715 people have sadly passed away.
Dr Tony Holohan, CMO, stressed that "mission has not been accomplished" and we must continue to abide by social distancing measures to eradicate the disease Photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ieYesterday, 20 June, Northern Ireland's Department of Health also declared that there had been no coronavirus-related deaths, meaning there had been no deaths on the island of Ireland for a 24-hour period.
Just four new cases were recorded in the six northern counties, with the positive news coming after the North hit a major milestone in the fight against Covid-19 as there were no new positive cases recorded on Saturday,
A total of 4,870 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, with 545 people confirmed to have sadly passed away with the virus.
